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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,910.04, 351,793.06 and 168,720.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,910.04, 351,793.06 and 168,720.56 is: 232,845.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,910.04 : 351,793.06 = 168,720.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,910.04/351,793.06 = 168,720.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,910.04x = 351,793.06 × 168,720.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,910.04x = 59,354,722,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,354,722,087.31/254,910.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,845.76

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